Fun Facts

Novato Arts & Entertainment

The arts and entertainment season in Novato, California is an exciting and continuous one. The city always has concerts, musical theater, classes, and galleries to attend. No matter what you find entertaining, Novato will have it available for you. The following are just a few of the many vibrant entertainment options while living in or visiting Novato.

The Marin Museum of Contemporary Art is a beautiful building housing various artistic and historical aspects of the town. The museum offers a main art gallery, a lobby gallery, a gift shop, a classroom, and studios for local artists. The museum is free, open to the public, and promotes artistic expression among the community. The main gallery has shifting exhibitions, ranging from art representing global matters to specific art featuring a variety of techniques. MOCA also has various events throughout the year. If you are an artist looking for an opportunity to display your own work, MOCA accepts submissions at certain times throughout the year.

The Marin Summer Theater is a non-profit theater company located in Novato that encourages students interested in performing arts to present their talent to the community. The MST presents three productions over the course of a six week season during the summer. The MST creates a diverse group of talented actors and pushes them to participate among members of their community. Though the productions are only presented during the summer season, the MST is still one of the most entertaining pieces of Novato’s culture.

At the Space Station Museum, you can experience one of the most innovative and entertaining museums in the area. The Space Station hopes to both enlighten and entertain kids (and adults!) in the Bay Area on the subject of space. The exhibits offer an expansive collection of photographs and artifacts telling a story of space travel in the country’s history.

There are plenty of other entertaining and artistic endeavors to explore while in Novato. Explore the galleries and organizations and experience the culture of the town.